West Gadsden Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Malik Bothwell

Malik Raashad Bothwell was born June 6, 1997 to Monica Bothwell and the late Walter Lee Adams Jr. in Gadsden, Alabama. On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Malik entered into eternal rest from this life. Malik will be remembered by many for his comical personality. He was able to make you laugh, even though you did not feel like laughing.

Malik grew up in the Gadsden City School system. In 2015, he graduated from Gadsden City High School.

He went on to major in Biology at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama. While working towards his degree Malik completed a Biomedical Internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was a member of the Ambassadors Association and received a STEM Scholar award. Malik graduated in 2017, receiving his Associates Degree in Biology. In 2018, Malik obtained his Phlebotomist Certificate. In 2019, he decided to pursue a career in nursing. He began the Nursing program at Gadsden State Community College while an employee at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Malik was preceded in death by his father; Walter Lee Adams Jr., grandmother; Betty Joyce Bothwell and aunt; Temika Adams Miller.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving mother; Monica Bothwell, special cousin; McKenzie Bothwell, grandparents; Harry James Bothwell, Walter (Deborah) Adams, aunts; Vonda Bothwell, Aleatha Bothwell, Sheneka Bothwell, and Jalissa Bothwell, uncles; Demetri (Dominique) Bothwell and Sedrick Adams, as well as a host of cousins, special friends, and a large, loving family.

Public Viewing will be 1-7 P.M. Monday July 27, 2020 at West Gadsden Funeral Home (Betty D. Robinson) Chapel

Graveside Services will be Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 11 A.M. in the Ashville Cemetery With Bishop Terry A. Jone Officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of: West Gasdsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004

Guest Book

To Monica, Walter and Deborah Adam's. I am sending my condolences to you all. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. It is my pray that your hearts will be mended and peace will flow through your souls. GOD makes no mistakes although we do sometimes wonder. Trust HIM and know that HE is HOLY. HE IS SOVEREIGN. YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY

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Malik was such a sweet young man. Monica, I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you. I know that was the light of your life. Toya Campbell

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I was blessed to meet Malik in nursing school. He was a kind soul and had a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Our hearts ache for your loss and we are lifting you up in prayer. Jennifer Clark

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WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER GONE TOO SOON. KEEP LOOKING TO GOD FOR HELP AND STRENGTH. WE ALWAYS NEED HIM BUT ESPECIALLY NOW WITH ALL THIS WORLD IS GOING THROOUGH. I KNOW YOUR SON WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. YOUR COUSIN-IN-LOVE RICKY AND BRENDA WILLIAMS AND FAMILY

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Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you all. Mikki Woody and family

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I'm praying for you guys during this difficult time, Malik always made me smile, laugh, whatever it took especially after we had bomber a test in nursing school. I will truly miss him, he was one of a kind ! We just want you all to know your in our thoughts and prayers Miranda Works

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We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Bothwell family. Dwtght, Barbara and Talisa Willingham

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Monica you and your Family have my deepest condolences and sympathy. I am so saddened about the passing of Malik. I truly believe that he is with your Mother because he was her "BABY " Y'all will always be in my prayers. Love always your Cousin, Khaliah

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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